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Eyen is best known for works at opposite ends of the theatrical spectrum. Mainstream theatergoers became acquainted with him in 1981, when he partnered with composer Henry Krieger and director Michael Bennett to write the book and lyrics for the hit Broadway musical Dreamgirls, about an African-American female singing trio.
Henry Krieger (born February 9, 1945, in New York City) is an American musical theatre composer. He most notably wrote the music for the Broadway shows Dreamgirls (1981, with lyrics and book by Tom Eyen ), The Tap Dance Kid (1983), and Side Show (1997).
Playwright Tom Eyen and conductor Henry Krieger first worked together on the 1975 musical version of Eyen's play The Dirtiest Show in Town. Carter appeared in the musical, and her performance inspired Eyen and Krieger to craft a musical about black back-up singers, which was originally called One Night Only and then given the working title of ...
Working alongside lyricist Tom Eyen, Henry Krieger crafted the exquisite and evocative ‘60s-styled music for the long-running Broadway play, which debuted in December 1981 at New York’s...
Dreamgirls is a Broadway musical, with music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen.
Book and Lyrics by TOM EYEN • Music by HENRY KRIEGER. Buy tickets. Video unavailable. Watch on YouTube. About the Show. Show Content Guidelines. Dreamgirls follows the path from obscurity to superstardom of the Dreams, an all-girl Motown group based on real-life acts such as the Supremes and the Shirelles.
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Jan 21, 2023 · Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen (Live) Continued Next Week. 4 videos 15 views Last updated on Jan 21, 2023. Live recordings from the musicals of Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen. Play all....
